Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,500 | 23.58 | 2.25 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $9,500 | 19.63 | 2.07 |
| Payton Tolle | BOS | $9,700 | 19.43 | 2.00 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,000 | 19.31 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $6,700 | 15.12 | 2.26 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,500 | 23.58 | 2.25 |
| Anthony Kay | CWS | $6,600 | 14.16 | 2.15 |
| Ian Seymour | TB | $8,700 | 18.47 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,200 | 8.80 | 2.75 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,500 | 8.66 | 1.92 |
| Liam Hicks | TB | $4,800 | 8.56 | 1.78 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,000 | 8.32 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,500 | 7.84 | 3.14 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,200 | 8.80 | 2.75 |
| Hunter Feduccia | LAD | $2,200 | 5.67 | 2.58 |
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 5.03 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,700 | 10.47 | 1.84 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $5,200 | 10.36 | 1.99 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.17 | 1.61 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $4,500 | 9.53 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,500 | 7.84 | 3.14 |
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,800 | 8.34 | 2.98 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,900 | 8.12 | 2.80 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,800 | 7.76 | 2.77 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $3,500 | 8.75 | 2.50 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,400 | 8.57 | 2.52 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $4,000 | 8.14 | 2.04 |
| Ildemaro Vargas | ARI | $3,900 | 8.11 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,400 | 8.57 | 2.52 |
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $3,500 | 8.75 | 2.50 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 6.61 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.67 | 1.67 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,200 | 9.35 | 1.80 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 8.95 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,300 | 6.08 | 2.64 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $3,300 | 7.77 | 2.35 |
| Brock Rodden | SEA | $2,700 | 6.10 | 2.26 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,400 | 9.42 | 1.74 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,500 | 9.38 | 1.44 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.34 | 1.95 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $5,900 | 9.20 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,600 | 8.57 | 2.38 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,200 | 5.11 | 2.32 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,800 | 6.23 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,900 | 11.73 | 1.70 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 11.42 | 1.90 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,500 | 10.25 | 1.86 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,700 | 10.06 | 2.14 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 10.00 | 1.72 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,700 | 9.94 | 1.48 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,200 | 9.84 | 2.34 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 9.77 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,500 | 7.61 | 3.04 |
| Brett Bateman | TOR | $2,600 | 7.54 | 2.90 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,800 | 7.90 | 2.82 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | NYM | $3,200 | 8.75 | 2.73 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.70 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 6.48 | 2.70 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,500 | 6.67 | 2.67 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,700 | 7.14 | 2.64 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.